Stuart Weitzman names new CEO

10/09/2013
US footwear brand Stuart Weitzman has appointed Wayne Kulkin, former vice-chairman, as CEO to lead a major store expansion over the next three years.

The company says it is expecting considerable wholesale and e-commerce growth, licensing opportunities and brand extensions, including handbags and accessories.

"Wayne has been a true partner over the last 23 years. His passion, creativity and business acumen have been essential in driving our growth across diverse channels, and I am confident that Wayne will be equally instrumental in his new role as CEO," said the company’s chairman, Stuart Weitzman.

As part of the company’s expansion, Roberta Lee has joined in the newly created role of vice-president of marketing for Asia-Pacific. She most recently worked as head of fashion marketing for Chanel, with responsibility for the strategic business planning and marketing for Hong Kong and Macau.

Stuart Weitzman has 100 freestanding stores, three e-commerce sites and 80 countries of distribution.